1772 Grant Recipient: AHEAD

AHEAD (Affordable Housing, Education & Development) is one of sixteen grantees in 2023 for funds through The 1772 Foundation for work on the former Lisbon Inn

The mission of AHEAD (Affordable Housing Education and Development, Inc.) is to create pathways to safe, affordable housing which strengthens and revitalizes rural communities. The former Lisbon Inn, a National Register-listed structure, was built in 1922 after two prior hotels burned on this site. The building is architecturally significant and is a key component in Lisbon’s central business district. AHEAD adapted it to create nineteen units of low-income, age-restricted housing. This $10,000 grant will help fund the stand-alone project to repaint the exterior wood clapboards and trim to help preserve the architectural features and protect the landmark from moisture and salt damage due to its proximity to the road.

“Revitalizing communities is part of AHEAD's mission for the North Country. Partnering with the N.H. Preservation Alliance and The 1772 Foundation allows us to preserve the historic beauty of downtown icons such as the Lisbon Inn while also providing affordable housing to those who need it,” said Harrison Kanzler, Executive Director, Affordable Housing Education & Development (AHEAD).